Forward planning a holiday is the best way to mentally escape the winter blues and transport your mind to somewhere with an opposite aura to the UK. Somewhere warmer, where the air smells and feels different, there’s a nearby beach, and you can drink, swim and relax and/or have fun all day every day. The beauty of a beach holiday is not just the arriving, it’s the planning and looking forward to it part. The build-up to travelling to the airport, scouring duty-free perfumes and rum, the excitement of boarding the plane (especially with little ones). On landing, the heat that hits you on your immediate exit from the plane,…

Private number plate sales have always been high. People love nothing more than personalising their own vehicle with a one-of-a-kind plate that makes their car different from all other vehicles on the road. Personalised number plates also make great gifts too when you are buying for someone special. A lot of people like to have number plates with their favourite sports star incorporated or a nickname that everyone refers to them by. However, did you know that some plates are actually banned from the road? There is a small selection of number plates that have been banned from the road by the DVLA. This should not worry you if you…

We all want to treat ourselves to that new outfit we’ve been eyeing, or that brand new phone that we’ve wanted for some time. If you think that you can’t afford buy this stuff right now, then the good news is that you may be wrong! There are many hints and tips out there to help you save money whilst shopping on the internet, so don’t make the mistake of paying full price for something that you could get for a lot less. Read on if you want some money saving advice, and some brand new items to freshen up your wardrobe. Yes please… 1. Use coupons A quick Google…

If the man in your life is one of those people who’s notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, you’re probably already not looking forward to the Christmas period. Finding that perfect gift for an awkward recipient is a challenge, and one that you won’t want to spend too much time fretting over. However, there are some basic gift buying tips that should help you find the right one. Read on to find out more about how you should approach this challenge. Go Back to Basics First of all, you should try to go back to basics and think about the gift ideas that you know they will like. There are…

Birthdays are always exciting affairs. It’s an opportunity to celebrate with your loved one that comes around every year. But one aspect of birthdays can be relatively stressful – choosing the right gift. Even when you know someone really well, finding something that they will truly appreciate can prove pretty difficult. So, to help you out, here are a few different ideas that should go down a treat! A Watch If you fancy splashing the cash, you could take a look at a few different watches. Watches are always a great idea. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they’re functional too. Many also retain their value, making them an…

When we’re viewing a house, we all have a checklist of priorities. Some people ask about things like parking and outside space. Others simply look for that ‘cosy vibe’. Either way, we tick off the boxes and ask questions to ensure these needs are met. But, whatever your priorities, there’s a chance you’re missing a few essential questions from your list. There are some things everyone should consider before committing, yet few people do. So, instead of focusing on how a house looks, step outside your comfort zone and ask these three essential questions to any estate agent you deal with. How is the house heated? Heating is one of…

Gift giving is notoriously hard, even if you’re giving gifts to the people that you love the most. Take your partner for example, if you have one. Over the many years that you might be together, you’re going to buy each other so many gifts that you’re eventually going to struggle for ideas. You might then find yourself falling into the usual habit of buying a new item of clothing, or perhaps a bit of chocolate. So we get it, it is hard to keep gift giving interesting, and we know that you’re going to struggle along the way at some point. So, we’re here to try and make you the…

When you get married, you make a commitment to love and cherish your partner for the rest of your life. But you also make a promise to wear your wedding and engagement rings for the rest of your life as well, which is why you’ve got to get it right. There are a lot of things that you should be looking out for, but it’s often more important to know the things you shouldn’t be doing. These are the worst mistakes you can make when buying your wedding rings. Not Doing Enough Research Your wedding ring is one of the biggest and most important purchases that you’ll ever make in…